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Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

Ever just want to indulge in a quick and tasty treat? We have the perfect recipe that you can create at home on the weekend for you and your family or friends.....or just you!
 
Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas
 
 
 
 
 
What You Need:
 
For chimichangas:
  • 6 (8-inch) soft flour tortillas
  • 8 oz cream cheese ( room temperature)
  • 2 Tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cups sliced strawberries
  • Vegetable oil-for frying
For coating:
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup sugar
For serving:
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries

What You Do:
  1. Beat cream cheese , sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract .
  2. Fold in ¾ cup of sliced fresh strawberries.
  3. Divide the mixture between 6 tortillas. Spread the filling in the lower third of each tortilla, fold the two sides of each tortilla toward the center and then roll the tortilla up like a burrito (secure it with a toothpicks)
  4. Combine ⅓ cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
  5. Get a large plate and cover it with paper towels.
  6. In about 5 inch deep saucepan place about 2 -2½ inch vegetable oil for frying and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches 360ºF.
  7. Fry the chimichangas until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes and flip them once each side is golden.
  8. Transfer the chimichangas to the paper towel covered plate to absorb oil for a minute, then roll them in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  9. Remove all toothpicks and DIG IN!
 
Have you ever had a dessert chimichanga? Is this something that you would try?!
 
 
Tori 
 

Comments

  1. Say what?! That looks delicious! I have had a banana and caramel one but strawberry is even better!

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  2. What?? A desert Chimichanga?!?! Yes, please!!!!

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